Archives - 02 June 2017, Friday

It isn’t just passenger vehicles going green these days – mass transit is jumping on the zero-emissions bandwagon. Hyundai just unveiled its first mass-produced electric bus called the Elec City . After one hour of charging, the bus can travel 180 miles thanks to a 256kWh battery pack...

“The area is a fascinating collision of diverse building types and spaces and I can’t help but love this mix of massive railway stations, roads, canals and other infrastructure all layered up into the most connected point in London,” said Heatherwick in a press statement. “Influenced ...

Radbahn Berlin is the brainchild of architect Matthias Heskamp, and the team is comprised of a group of professionals from five countries and various backgrounds whose common objective is to improve cycling conditions in the German capital. According to Bike Citizen , the project has ...

said he was elected to represent Pittsburgh, not Paris, as he withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement on Thursday. Pittsburgh, however, isn’t sticking with him – at least not on climate change. The mayor of that city, along with 29 other mayors, three state governors, over...

Various greenery can be planted in the globes, including ferns, cacti, moss, succulents, and even aquatic fauna. Like most terrariums, creating a layered system is recommended for optimal planting. A few handfuls of small stones or gravel at the bottom of the globe will help with drai...

Study lead author Karin Marie Andreassen of the Center for Arctic Gas Hydrate, Climate, and Environment (CAGE) explained it this way: “As the ice sheet rapidly retreated, the hydrates concentrated in mounds, and eventually started to melt, expand, and cause over-pressure. The principl...

Head of Copenhagen’s technology and environment department Morten Kabell said, “There’s a need for improved accessibility for the growing number of cyclists who unfortunately in many places are now having to fight for space on the bike lane. We’re hoping with these new information boa...

Your morning joe could give you more than just a buzz; it might even stave off the most common form of primary liver cancer. In a new study published this week, researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Edinburgh claimed that people who consume at least a cu...

This one-of-a-kind house near Woodstock has a history that is as unique as it is. John Kahn, the home’s creator, was friends with the late Muppet mogul Jim Henson and designed sets for the show. The secretary for the Grateful Dead also lived in the home for several years. Kahn built t...

Everything you need to oil-cleanse like a pro. CRUDE Personal Care’s Oil-Cleansing Starter Kit is a gentle yet effective system designed to soothe, nourish and reduce inflammation in all skin types. Skin is smart and knows how to heal itself but the chronic use of soaps and exfoliants...

“The new design treats the whole site as a single landscape, with a network of promenades and lofted pathways that lace through the physical strata of the site, immersing visitors in a tactile experience that celebrates the changing water level, the feeling of the spray on your skin, ...

“The area is a fascinating collision of diverse building types and spaces and I can’t help but love this mix of massive railway stations, roads, canals and other infrastructure all layered up into the most connected point in London,” said Heatherwick in a press statement. “Influenced ...

Before we get too excited, the La Crosse Tribune also reported the following of disappointing news: “Total U.S. meat and poultry production is expected to reach a record high of 97 billion pounds in 2016, as production of beef, pork, broilers and turkeys all increase, according to pro...

Mike has an impressive YouTube following for his vegan videos that share some of the scientific information, opinions, and jokes that surround living the lifestyle. With over half a million views, he’s helping people understand the vegan perspective through an informative, witty, and ...

AMSTERDAM - The ZDHC Foundation has released the ZDHC MRSL Conformance Guidance , an indication system which assesses whether chemical formulations conform with the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List. Taking the form of certificates from ZDHC accepted third-parties or accep...

Primarily known as the “China Clay Capital” for the rare purple clay found in the nearby mountains, Dingshu Town is also well known for its bamboo craftsmanship. The architects celebrate the bamboo craft with the design of the bridge, which was constructed with help from the local bam...

Scientists have said marine noise could be a factor in whale mortalities; the noise could disorient the animals and send them toward beaches where they become trapped. Military activities or offshore drilling or exploration can create marine noise. It’s not clear if that’s what’s happ...

The duo of architectural powerhouses will team up again to design Google ’s next big project, a new headquarters in London. The design calls for a 10 story, 650,000-square-foot office building which will mark the first Google facility outside of the United Stated wholly owned and desi...

The resort comprises cone-shaped units with inflatable roofs made from 100 percent recyclable ETFE that has a minimal carbon footprint . Lightweight and flexible, this material offers the possibility of creating dynamic building forms. The roofs will be inflated by a recyclable SPF sp...

Although certainly compact, the camper sleeps two comfortably and thanks to its lightweight size of just 900 pounds, can be towed virtually anywhere. The unique side latch allows for easy access and the large window allows for amazing views and air circulation. Built with adventurers ...

Today, the EPA accused Fiat Chrysler of cheating emissions standards in over 100,000 of their vehicles, echoing the scandal that has been rocking Volkswagen . According to the EPA, the company installed software on SUVs and trucks made in 2014, 2015 and 2016 that allowed them to evade...

Who runs the world? Ridhima Pandey, for one. The nine-year-old girl from India is suing her government for failing to stem planet-warming greenhouse-gas emissions . In a petition filed last week with the National Green Tribunal , a court that handles cases related to the environment, ...

All of the items in the kit are all manufactured by Japanese craftsmen and made of natural materials. Although the tiny wooden box may seem like a simple picnic basket, the idea behind the design is much more sentimental. Osio wanted to provide wanderers with a true sense of belonging...

The Camping Box is about what it sounds like: a box you can set up just about anywhere and sleep or cook inside while camping. But these innovative dwellings are designed to be a step up from your standard camper or tent; according to the company, they provide “high class hotel benefi...